Opinions on these ideas for aids for people with neurologic conditions?

[agate]

The latest issue of Brain and Life has an article called "Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Neurologic Conditions." It includes links to a number of sites where the products are being offered. Just wondering if anyone here knows anything about the items and whether you have an opinion on them.

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What about the shoes with zippers?

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

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agate ~

While I didn't visit the sites, I did read the descriptions of the various items. All of them seem to be beneficial.

As for zippers on shoes, I'm not sure. For people, who have problems with dexterity or hand/arm strength, a zipper might be too difficult to manipulate. Velcro would be a better option, I think.

I ordered an under the desk peddler for Jim, which I think he used once or twice. We just got a basic peddler, but there are a variety of peddler types.

Thank you for sharing this article. It's good to know what is available.

Love & Light,

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rose

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THANKS!

[agate]

I thought velcro was absolutely THE answer to the fasteners problem but after some years of using shoes with velcro fasteners, I'm not so sold on it.

The way the straps are made, there's always a bit of velcro that isn't covered. It protrudes, and things stick to it. And it takes some strength to loosen the velcro straps. Fastening and unfastening shoes can be one of the little daily battles with Things.

Zippers might catch on a person's socks and damage them but maybe not.

[Lazarus]

Thanks for the article. I am having connecting problems (wifi) so I will say thank you and go back to the site to keep exploring.

[agate]

So sorry about the connecting problems! They are very distressing IMO.

[Virginia]

Agate, thanks for this site. There are a number of things that I think I can use. Eric ordered and got in today something to help me get in and out of bed. He has also spent hours trying to make my shower more user friendly. So many things we need.

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

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Virginia ~

Did your Occupational and Physical Therapists advise you on the kind of equipment or devices you need? They are the experts, and I always relied on their recommendations for my boys.

Do you feel strong enough to take a shower without another person present to assist you? Coming home is wonderful, but it is also exhausting. I'm going to be Mama Rose now and ask you to just rest for a few days to regain strength.

Are you going to have in home health care with an RN checking on you once a week for awhile? I truly hope so, because after what you have endured, you deserve that follow up care.

Thinking of and praying for you continually ~

Love & Light,

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rose

*Virtual Hugs Are Germ-Free!


THANKS!

[agate]

Such good counsel there from Rose. She's right. If you want a motto or a slogan (who doesn't?), try "Rome wasn't built in a day" or just "Slow but steady wins the race."